MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery vs Bowl of Heaven Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery vs Bowl of Heaven including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Investment $225,000 - $375,000$135,500 - $328,500
Franchise Fee $33,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -3% Local 2%Nat'l
Year Founded 19962010
Year Franchised 19972012
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Experience
  • Industry and business experience preferred
  • You don't necessarily need to have specific business ownership experience or a background in foodservice or nutrition to become a franchise owner with Bowl of Heaven. We look for people who are passionate, customer-service oriented and who have a desire to make a difference in their local communities. We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Bowl of Heaven franchises, unless they have an operating partner with a minimum 5% equity in the business. In turn, we'll provide the support franchisees need to run their Bowl of Heaven franchise. We do, of course, also expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


    Financing Options

     
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery

    We are currently expanding nationwide, but have approved sites and immediate opportunities in the following areas of the country: Cincinnati, OH Simpsonsville, SC Charleston, SC Oklahoma City, OK Boise, ID NY Metro Northern Virginia Topeka, KS Call 1-800-524-6444 for more information about these areas.

    About Bowl of Heaven

    Bowl of Heaven is thrilled to have the opportunity to make customers happier and healthier, and have such a good time while doing so. We're also very serious about business and committed to our mission of offering high-quality products and services to people across the country. With our backgrounds in healthcare, biochemistry and medicine, and years of experience as entrepreneurs and business motivators, Bowl of Heaven is now seeking out like-minded, well-skilled, and financially capable individuals to join our team. That's where you enter the picture. Imagine yourself operating your own Bowl of Heaven location, or locations, where people of all ages gather to enjoy and benefit from heavenly acai bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. You can help us bring the joy of blending exotic fruits and healthy food to billions of people, while you work to secure your own future!